The medical term for the condition commonly known as swollen glands is ____.
A) lymphangitis
B) lymphedema
C) lymphadenitis
D) lymphoma

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Swollen glands are caused by inflammation of lymph nodes, which is called lymphadenitis. Lymphangitis refers to inflammation of lymph vessels, lymphedema is the swelling of a body part due to an accumulation of lymph fluid, and lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

The Medical Term for the Condition Commonly Known as Swollen